The Danbury Medical Files
Hello, I am Christian Espana Schmidt, MD. During my 25 years of medical career, I have witnessed changes in the medical profession. Starting as a medical student in Guatemala, Central America, where after medical school I completed my internal medicine residency, and then I served in a rural community for 6 years with innovation that persists, I went to New York City, where I repeated another internal medicine residency and was chief resident. My joy for teaching took me to Pensilvania where I learned about Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) a revolutionary technique to enhance physical examinations. I proudly started the POCUS program at Danbury Hospital. Now, I am developing the POCUS program of CIFC Health, a program dedicated exclusively to teaching POCUS in the outpatient clinic. As you can see, I already said I teach POCUS; however, I am very interested in other topics in medicine.
Of course I will continue to discuss POCUS, however I hope to dive in new topics in medicine.
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The Danbury Medical Files
The end of residency is only a new beginning.
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In this podcast, I want to take a moment to thank all of the residents who are graduating this year, in 2026.
I had the privilege of meeting many of you in 2023, some at the beginning of our time together and others later during your residency journey. Since then, I have watched you grow—not only as physicians, but as people. It has been remarkable to see your development, your dedication, and your commitment to the profession of Internal Medicine here at the Connecticut Institute for Communities CIFC.
I am very happy that this day has arrived for you. Graduation is an important milestone, the result of years of hard work, sacrifice, long nights, difficult decisions, and an unwavering commitment to your patients.
We will miss you greatly.
As you move forward in your careers, I hope you remember some of the lessons we tried to share with you along the way. Above all, remember to make medicine as human as possible.
Also remember that we have a duty not only to our patients, but to ourselves. Be true to your humanity. Be true to your principles. Protect your integrity, your curiosity, your compassion, and your sense of purpose. These qualities will guide you long after the textbooks and guidelines have changed.
I sincerely hope our paths cross again in the future. It has been an honor to be part of your journey, and I look forward to seeing all that you accomplish.
I wish you success, but more importantly, I wish you purpose.
I wish you achievement, but more importantly, I wish you happiness.
Have a wonderful life, and thank you for allowing me to be part of your training.
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